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Deepfakes and democracy: expert warns of fabricated realities
Original: Wenn nichts mehr echt ist – Deepfakes als Gefahr für Demokratie und Gemeinwohl. Zusammenfassung eines Online-Vortrages v
A summary of an online lecture by researcher Maria Pawelec, held as part of the 'Lange Nacht der Demokratie' event organised by the adult education centre in Langenhagen, Germany, examines how deepfakes threaten democracy and the public good. The write-up argues that when nothing appears real anymore, trust in media and institutions erodes, and it includes practical guidance for people affected by manipulated videos or audio.
Why now: Concern about AI-generated fakes undermining elections and public trust is currently a major public debate.
Maria PawelecLangenhagenLange Nacht der DemokratieVHS
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